Dr. Macy Bouwhuizen

Instructor

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Biography

Macy Bouwhuizen is a Junior Teacher in the Bachelor's programme in Psychology at Utrecht University. She guides first-year students through tutorials and mentor groups, focusing on courses such as Brain Behavior, Social Psychology, and Psychology Science. Macy holds a Master’s degree in Applied Cognitive Psychology, along with an interdisciplinary Bachelor's in Cognitive Neurobiological Psychology and a minor in Social Neuroscience. Her academic interests encompass decision-making, social perception, and digital interactions. During her internship at a foundation, she researched how blind users navigate complex product pages on websites. Currently, she is involved in research projects that explore trust in artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on medical decision-making and the cognitive mechanisms underlying trust in AI-generated advice within the cybersecurity domain. Macy is open to new research collaborations and aspires to pursue a PhD in cognitive psychology, decision-making, and human-AI interaction.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology